Greek Agricultural Development and Foods Minister Evangelos Basiakos announced on Wednesday that the country will be on alert for "a possible reappearance of bird flu" in the coming week.

However, the minister said "there is no cause for concern" for the time being, adding that all bio-safety measures taken since last May will "remain valid."

Meanwhile, the armed forces said they are taking precautionary measures for the possible reappearance of bird flu.

Under the circumstances, an exercise code named the "Artemis," will be organized by the National Defense General Staff Friday at the 251 Air Force General Hospital, with the participation of doctors and nurses from hospitals of the three branches of the armed forces.

Source: Xinhua